Renal Dietitian

Independent Dialysis Group • Montoursville, PA

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About The Position

The Renal Dietitian is an important member of the Interdisciplinary Team delivering care to patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The position is responsible for nutrition assessment, education, documentation, and goal setting to support patient outcomes and quality of life. The role includes collaborating with patients, families, staff, physicians, outside facilities, and agencies regarding patients’ nutritional health. The position serves the Lewisburg / Williamsport area and requires travel between assigned facilities.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent.
• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• LDN (Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist) status as required by the State of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum one year of experience in clinical nutrition.
• Ability to exercise expert judgment and develop insight into delivering appropriate care.
• Ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly and concisely, including frequent contact with patients, physicians, and nursing staff.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including constant sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving.
• Ability to excel in a stressful, fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions and patients, family members, or staff who may be hostile or emotionally upset.
• Ability to serve as a mediator between patients, family members, and Practice staff.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to use the company electronic medical record and lab data program after completing job orientation.
• Ability to exercise universal precautions while performing duties.

Responsibilities

• Document nutrition assessments, plans of care, instruction, and goals as defined under Conditions of Coverage.
• Participate as an interdisciplinary team member in developing long- and short-term care plans.
• Educate patients, families, and staff.
• Assist in developing the dialysis prescription based on kinetic modeling and established protocols.
• Complete Bone Management responsibilities according to protocol guidelines and assist nurses with appropriate medication dosing.
• Participate in monthly QAPI meetings, report on assigned indicators, and complete action plans for indicators that do not meet standards.
• Collaborate with outside facilities and agencies regarding patients’ nutritional health.
• Maintain confidentiality of Practice information regarding patients, coworkers, and physicians.
• Perform other relevant duties related to patient wellbeing, nutrition, and diet, as well as duties assigned by the Support Services Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time